IDP Network Architect

Position Information

Position Details Position Title IDP Network Architect Position Number NEW Position Status Full-Time Regular Work Hours Location Wichita, KS - WSU Main Campus Description University Overview Wichita State University has a long tradition of innovation and entrepreneurship that spurs the economy and serves the needs of the local community.

This is the place where anything is possible. Where collaboration and innovative ideas shape the future, and entrepreneurship is in our bones.

If you have the creativity, passion and insight to help us build a brighter future for our city, state and world this is the place where you belong.

Position Specific Responsibilities The Network Architect will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining local area lab-scale networks.

They are responsible for collaborating with stakeholders to understand their specific needs and requirements for the bespoke rack system.

• This includes, but is not limited to, designing and architecting the hardware components, servers, storage devices and specialized AI / ML accelerators;
• ensuring scalability, reliability and optimal performance; utilizing IaC principles to define, provision and manage the rack system;
• writing infrastructure code to automate the deployment and configuration of hardware and software components; selecting and procuring hardware components based on the design specifications;

conducting thorough testing of the system to verify functionality, performance and security; and creating technical documentation.

Summary of Responsibilities Responsible for high-level network planning, design, implementation, and optimization. Essential Functions

• Assesses business and application requirements.
• Develops strategies and direction for network infrastructure solutions using current and emerging technologies.
• Design, test and inspect network systems.
• Monitors network performance, ensures capacity planning is performed, and is proactive in assessing and making recommendations for improvement.
• Collaborates with team on network and security related projects, initiatives and compliance requirements.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned.

Commitment Wichita State University is committed to inclusive excellence. WSU is the only urban-serving public university in Kansas and has the most diverse student body of all the Kansas state universities.

Wichita State University recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a veteran.

Wichita State University has a clear goal in this regard : to be the place where our talented faculty and staff reflect and promote the evolving diversity of our society.

We pride ourselves on being the most innovative university in Kansas, delivering the best educational experience to our students with the distinction for opening pathways to real-life learning, applied research and career opportunities that make people want to stay in Kansas.

Our campus provides an experience that promotes all forms of diversity, equity and inclusion, a place to learn, work, live and play.

Requirements Minimum Education High school diploma or equivalent. Preferred Education Bachelor’s degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or related field preferred.

Minimum Experience Six (6) years of experience in network analysis required. Every 30 hours of related college coursework can be substituted for one (1) year of experience.

Preferred Experience Three (3) years of experience in designing and implementing custom rack systems preferred.

US Secret Clearance and TS-SCI eligible, preferred. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated experience in designing and implementing custom rack systems.
• Familiarity with networking protocols, hardware components (., switches, routers), and computer hardware (CPUs, GPUs, TPUs).
• Proficiency in RHEL administration.
• Knowledge of AI / ML software frameworks and libraries.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

Licenses, Certificates and Registrations Sponsorship No, due to export control requirements, the University cannot sponsor applicants for employment authorization for this position.

User Export Compliance This position requires access to EAR or ITAR controlled technologies. Applicants are required to be eligible for employment under .

export control laws and must meet the requirement of being a . Citizen . Additional Information Special Instructions Department Information Department 102446-DIGIT Lab Salary Information Pay Information Commensurate with experience Overtime Eligibility No Eligible for Shift Differential?

No Benefits Eligible? Yes Benefit Information Wichita State University and the State of Kansas offer a variety of benefit programs which are designed to enhance employment.

Many of these benefits are available immediately and some with a wait period.

• Comprehensive health, dental, vision and supplemental coverage offerings
• Retirement plan with generous employer contributions
• Basic employer-paid life insurance and optional life insurance
• Employee and Dependent Tuition Assistance Program
• Generous time off accruals
• Full time 12-month employees typically accrue 22 vacation days and 12 days of sick leave per year in addition to 9 annual paid holidays designated by the State of Kansas.
• Additional holidays and / or a discretionary day can be granted by the governor each year.
• Part-time employee accruals are on a pro-rated basis.
• Paid Parental Leave
• State Shared Leave Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounts on campus and throughout Wichita through ShockerStart

You can find more information on benefits in the .

Requisition Details

Requisition Details Posting Date 05 / 13 / 2024 Closing Date Proposed Start Date

Physical Demands

Physical Requirements Physical Requirements

• Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment including but not limited to phone, printers, copiers, and calculators.
• Ability to communicate with others and accurately exchange information.
• Ability to remain in a stationary position.
• Ability to interpret effectively, accurately and impartially, both receptively and expressively.
• Ability to position self for inspection, construction or maintenance of equipment and / or buildings including confined, elevated and loud noise spaces.

Physical Weight Category Sedentary : Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and / or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

Sedentary work involves remaining stationary most of the time. Additional Physical Demands Physical Demands Atypical Physical Job Requirements